Submission Guidelines

QualiSearch Journal of Educational Research and Practice (QJERP) ISSN 3082-5636

The QualiSearch Journal of Educational Research and Practice (QJERP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to advancing educational knowledge that bridges theory and practice across diverse contexts. We invite educators, researchers, and graduate students to submit original, high-quality research articles for publication.

Focus Areas

QJERP welcomes research articles in the following areas:

• Educational leadership and governance
  
  

• Pedagogical strategies and innovation
  
  

• Curriculum development and evaluation
  
  

• Inclusive and special education
  
  

• Education policy and reform
  
  

• Teacher education and professional development
  
  

• Educational technology integration
  
  

• Interdisciplinary research with educational relevance
  
  

• Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies
  
  

Manuscript Structure and Length

All manuscripts must follow the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion), with additional required sections. Manuscripts should typically range 6,000–7,000 words (excluding references and appendices).

1. Abstract (200–250 words)
   
   

   • Include 3–5 keywords.
     
     

2. Introduction (700–900 words)
   
   

   • Background of the study
     
     

   • Research gap and rationale
     
     

   • Objectives and research questions/hypotheses
     
     

   • Brief literature context
     
     

3. Methodology (800–1,000 words)
   
   

   • Research design, participants/data sources
     
     

   • Instruments and data collection procedures
     
     

   • Data analysis techniques
     
     

   • Ethical considerations and approvals
     
     

4. Results (1,000–1,200 words)
   
   

   • Findings aligned with research questions
     
     

   • Use tables, figures, or charts where necessary
     
     

   • Present results descriptively (no interpretation)
     
     

5. Discussion (1,000–1,200 words)
   
   

   • Interpret findings in relation to existing literature
     
     

   • Highlight implications, contributions, and limitations
     
     

   • Discuss theoretical and practical significance
     
     

6. Conclusion (400–600 words)
   
   

   • Summarize major findings and significance
     
     

   • Provide recommendations for practice, policy, or research
     
     

   • Avoid introducing new data or citations
     
     

7. References
   
   

   • Must follow APA 7th edition
     
     

   • Double-spaced, hanging indentation
     
     

   • Include only cited works with accurate DOIs/URLs
     
     

Additional Required Sections

• Acknowledgment (50–100 words) – Recognize individuals, institutions, or funders who contributed support.
  
  

• Ethical Approval Statement (30–60 words) – Include protocol number, approving institution, and informed consent confirmation (if applicable).
  Example: “This study was approved by the Institutional Research Ethics Committee of [University Name], with protocol number [XXXX]. Informed consent was obtained from all participants.”
  
  

• Author Bio (60–100 words per author) – Provide credentials, affiliation, research interests, email, and ORCID iD (if available).
  
  

Submission Requirements

• Language: English/Tagalog
  
  

• File type: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  
  

• Originality: Manuscript must be unpublished and not under review elsewhere
  
  

Submission Package

Authors must submit the following documents:

1. Main Manuscript (IMRAD format, anonymized for blind review)
   👉 Template link
   
   

   • Note: If submitting a full thesis/dissertation not yet in IMRAD form, indicate this in your email subject line. Accepted manuscripts will undergo IMRADization by the editorial team (see publication fees below).
     
     

2. Author Information Sheet (full names, affiliations, contact details, ORCID iDs)
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3. Declaration of Originality (signed)
   👉 Download form
   
   

4. Ethical Compliance Statement (for studies with human participants)
   👉 Download form
   
   

Submission Process

Email the complete package to qualisearchconsulting@gmail.com

• Subject line: QJERP Submission – [Title of Article]
  
  

• Deadlines:
  
  

  • Volume 1, Issue 2 – August 9, 2025

  • Volume 1, Issue 3 – August 30, 2025

  • Volume 1, Issue 4 – September 30, 2025

Publication Fees

To sustain peer review and editorial operations, QJERP collects a minimal publication fee only after acceptance of the manuscript:

• ₱3,800 ($70 USD) – For manuscripts already in proper IMRAD format
  Applies to submissions that are fully compliant with the standard IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion) and meet QJERP’s formatting standards, requiring only minor copyediting and layout.
  Note: If a submitted IMRAD manuscript is found not to meet QJERP’s standards and requires significant restructuring, the ₱5,000 rate will apply.
  
  

• ₱5,000 ($90 USD) – For full theses/dissertations requiring IMRADization
  Applies to manuscripts not yet formatted in IMRAD style. The QualiSearch editorial team will work with the author to restructure, condense, and professionally prepare the article into a publishable IMRAD format. This fee covers editorial services, restructuring, formatting, and copyediting.
  
  

All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. Payment of the publication fee is requested only after acceptance.

Peer Review Process

• Double-blind review by at least two independent experts
  
  

• Reviewers provide feedback and recommend revisions
  
  

• Final decision rests with the Editorial Board
  
  

Editorial Authority

The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to refine language, correct formatting, and improve structure (without altering the substance) to ensure clarity, coherence, and consistency across QJERP publications.

Please note that it is a standard editorial practice in reputable journals for titles to be refined during the copyediting and review process prior to publication. Such adjustments are intended to improve clarity, ensure consistency with journal style, and optimize discoverability in indexing services, without altering the substance of your research. Publishers such as Frontiers explicitly note that editors may propose title revisions to enhance readability and indexing (Frontiers, 2023), Springer Nature acknowledges that copyeditors may adjust titles to align with house style and improve discoverability (Springer Nature, 2021), and Taylor & Francis emphasizes the importance of title refinement as part of the editorial process (Taylor & Francis, 2022). Authors concerned about university requirements for thesis or dissertation publication are assured that such refinements do not affect the validity of their work for graduation purposes, as authorship, and substantive content remain unchanged; universities typically recognize that published versions may differ slightly in title or format, and cross-referencing between the thesis/dissertation and the published article is acceptable. 

Policy on AI Use

In line with global best practices (Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley):

• Permitted: grammar correction, language refinement, formatting, readability improvement, and outlines (with author verification).
  
  

• Prohibited: generating/fabricating data, analysis, results, or references. AI cannot be credited as an author.
  
  

• Disclosure: If AI tools contributed significantly (beyond routine grammar checks), authors must state this in the Acknowledgment (e.g., “The authors used ChatGPT to improve the clarity of the manuscript’s English language. The authors are fully responsible for the content.”).
  
  

• Responsibility: Authors remain accountable for accuracy, originality, and integrity.
  
  

Disclaimer: QJERP may provide editorial improvements to manuscripts. However, the accuracy and ethical integrity of all published work remain the sole responsibility of the author(s). QJERP reserves the right to reject, retract, or request corrections for any violation.

Copyright, Licensing, and Access

• Open Access: All articles are freely accessible online.
  
  

• Copyright: Authors retain copyright while granting QJERP publishing rights.
  
  

• License: Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  
  

• Indexing: QJERP is registered with ISSN 3082-5636 and indexed in Google Scholar.
  
  

Post-Publication Policy on Conference Presentations

Authors may present published QJERP papers in academic conferences, subject to the following conditions:

• Attribution: Acknowledge prior publication in QJERP with a standard citation (including DOI/link).
  
  

• Consistency: Conference versions must remain substantially the same, with adaptations only for presentation purposes.
  
  

• Proceedings: If included in official conference proceedings, ensure organizers allow prior publication. QJERP can issue a statement of prior publication if needed.
  
  

Contact Us

For inquiries and clarifications: qualisearchconsulting@gmail.com

• Subject line: QJERP Inquiry